Creswell

Civil Parish in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Creswell

Wind turbines near Doxey, Staffordshire Credit: Roy Hughes

Creswell is a civil parish located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated in the East Staffordshire district and covers an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. The parish is predominantly rural and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and scenic environment.

The village of Creswell itself is small and charming, with a population of around 500 people. It is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere. The village features a few amenities such as a local pub, a post office, and a village hall, which serves as a hub for various community activities and events.

The parish is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including St. Mary's Church. This Grade II listed church dates back to the 12th century and is a prominent feature of the local landscape. The area is also known for its traditional architecture, with several well-preserved cottages and farmhouses dotted throughout the countryside.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the beautiful surroundings of Creswell, as the parish is located near the Peak District National Park. This offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The nearby River Dove is also a popular spot for fishing and boating.

Overall, Creswell is a charming and picturesque civil parish that offers a peaceful and close-knit community, historic landmarks, and access to stunning natural landscapes.

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Creswell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.835378/-2.143007 or Grid Reference SJ9026. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wind turbines near Doxey, Staffordshire

Roy Hughes

A wind turbine near Doxey, Staffordshire

Roy Hughes

Railway passing underneath the M6 Motorway south of Junction 14

Roy Hughes

Localised flooding by River Sow

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Creswell Grove heading for Stafford

David Howard

Wildfowl and localised flooding

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Localised flooding

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Gantry, M6

The M6 motorway runs from junction 19 of the M1 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby to the Gretna junction (J45). Here it becomes the A74(M) and M74 which continues to Glasgow. The M6 is the longest motorway in the United Kingdom (232 miles) and one of the busiest. It incorporates the first length of motorway opened in the UK (the Preston bypass in 1958) and forms part of a motorway "Backbone of Britain", running north-south between London and Glasgow via the industrial north of England. It is also part of the east-west route between the Midlands and the east coast ports.

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Wind turbine

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Cattle grazing on hillside

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Wilkes Wood, Stafford

This is Wilkes Wood, a housing estate on the very fringes of north Stafford.

Stephen Pearce

Farm Track to Wilkes Wood

This track leads from the housing estate of Wilkes Wood to the small woodland called Wilkes Wood. This is private land so I was not able to get to photograph the woodland.

Stephen Pearce

Summerhill Lane. Whitgreave

Summerhill Lane at Whitgreave near Stafford. Just beyond the trees on the right is the M6 motorway.

Stephen Pearce

St Johns Church, Whitgreave

St John's Church in Whitgreave near Stafford. The church doesn't look particularly old to me (I don't know any of its history) but in the graveyard there are some very old gravestones, one I recall dating 1833.

Stephen Pearce

Whitgreave near Stafford

Looking westwards down the hill into whitgreave, on the right (out of view) is St Johns Church.

Stephen Pearce

Chapel Ruins

Creswell Chapel on the A5013 near Stafford. The story (I was told today) is that this chapel dates back about 1000yrs. A ruin for many years, this C of E chapel had an annual service held here until about 5 years ago.

Stephen Pearce

A5013 to Stafford

This is the A5013 at Creswell. The trees on the left are the edge of Rowe's Wood, named after a former head gamekeeper.

Stephen Pearce

Rowe's Wood, Creswell

This field and woodland are at the side of the A5013, Stafford to Eccleshall Road at Creswell. The wood is called Rowe's Wood after a former Head Gamekeeper.

Stephen Pearce

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Creswell is located at Grid Ref: SJ9026 (Lat: 52.835378, Lng: -2.143007)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire